Jingran Build Guide: Weapons, Echoes & Teams | Wuthering Waves

Jessica Turner

Published Aug 7, 2026

Greetings Rovers! Welcome to our Jingran Build Guide for Wuthering Waves. This Resonator guide provides an overview of Jingran, covering his playstyle, recommended skill priorities, best weapon choices, optimal Echo sets, suggested main stats and sub-stats, and team compositions that maximize his effectiveness as a Fusion Main DPS.

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Jingran Resonator Overview

Resonator Information
	Rarity	5★
	Element	Fusion
	Weap Type	Broadblade
	Team Role	Main DPS

Jingran Gameplay and Playstyle

Jingran is a Fusion Broadblade Main DPS whose kit scales off Max HP rather than ATK, converting Shields into massive personal damage buffs. His gameplay revolves around alternating Yin Vessel and Yang Font states, each unlocking a separate Basic Attack chain, Drink Soul and Devil's Bane, that build Qi toward his Heavy Attacks.

His core mechanic centers on Shield conversion. His Inherent Skill Hark the Dust grants him a recurring self-Shield scaling off Max HP, while Trace the Vestige builds Ghost Shroud stacks whenever any teammate gains a Shield, feeding into buffs tied to his Fixation state. His passives Nether to Light and Yang Changes, Yin Unites further convert his Max HP into bonus Healing and ATK, making him one of the few Main DPS Resonators who scales primarily off HP.

His Resonance Liberation Burial of Thousand Souls deals a massive Fusion Heavy Attack, drops his HP to 50% if above that threshold, and grants Wayfarer's Mark stacks that fuel his Heavy Attack - Soul Raid and Stardome Meander nukes. At 300 Qi, either Heavy Attack can be unleashed for a huge burst of Fusion DMG, switching his stance on cast and keeping his Yin-Yang cycle going.

Jingran Skill Priority

Skill	Priority	Reason
Forte Circuit	★★★★★ (Top)	Contains the largest DMG Multipliers in his kit due to constant Heavy Attack spam between Soul Raid and Stardome Meander.
Basic Attack	★★★★★ (Top)	Spammed between Heavy Attacks with excellent scaling, and doubles as a key Qi builder to keep his Heavy Attack loop going.
Resonance Liberation	★★★★ (High)	Strong damage on its own, and Chimei Wangliang scaling from it assists every subsequent Heavy Attack.
Resonance Skill	★★★ (Mid)	Decent damage that can substitute for missed Basic Attacks, since a single Skill cast builds roughly the same resources as Basic Attack Stage 3+4.
Intro Skill	★★ (Low)	Minimal impact on his damage output. Mostly there for the entry animation.

Jingran Best Weapons

Jingran is a Fusion Broadblade Main DPS whose damage primarily comes from Heavy Attack DMG scaling off Max HP and Shield uptime. When choosing the best weapons for Jingran in Wuthering Waves, prioritize those that provide HP, Crit Rate, and Crit DMG.

Weapons that boost Heavy Attack DMG or DEF ignore are especially valuable for maximizing Jingran's damage output. His signature weapon Thousandfold Deliverance is his best-in-slot option, as it stacks Fusion DMG Bonus each time he gains a Shield, up to 60%, while also granting bonus DEF ignore on his Heavy Attacks through Cradle of Life. For players without his signature weapon, Thunderflare Dominion is a strong 5-star alternative that boosts Heavy Attack DMG and adds DEF ignore through Shield stacking, while Ages of Harvest and Verdant Summit provide reliable Resonance Skill and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus. For 4-star options, Aureate Zenith and Autumntrace are solid picks that keep his damage competitive without premium weapons.

Best in Slot
Signature Weapon	Thousandfold Deliverance (5★)	Base ATK: 413 Bonus Stat: 72.2% HP Weapon Effect (R1): All-Attribute DMG Bonus is increased by 12%. When casting Intro Skill or gaining a Shield, gain 1 stack of Nature's Order and 1 stack of Cradle of Life. This effect can be triggered via gaining a Shield once every 0.5s, stackable for up to 6 stacks, lasting for 7s. Nature's Order: Fusion DMG Bonus is increased by 10%, up to 60%. Cradle of Life: When casting a Heavy Attack, consume up to 2 stacks of Cradle of Life. For every 1 stack of Cradle of Life consumed, Heavy Attack DMG ignores 15% of the target's DEF, up to 30%. The effect lasts for 2s.
5 Star Alternatives
1st	Thunderflare Dominion (5★)	Base ATK: 675 Bonus Stat: 12.15% Crit Rate Weapon Effect (R1): Increases ATK by 12%. Casting Intro Skill or Resonance Skill increases Heavy Attack DMG by 20% for 15s. Obtaining Shield allows Heavy Attack DMG to ignore 7.2% of the target's DEF for 7s, stacking up to 5 times. This effect is triggered once every 0.5s
2nd	Ages of Harvest (5★)	Base ATK: 588 Bonus Stat: 24.3% Crit Rate Weapon Effect (R1): Grants 12% Attribute DMG Bonus. Casting Intro Skill gives the equipper Ageless Marking, which grants 24% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for 12s. Casting Resonance Skill gives the equipper Ethereal Endowment, which grants 24% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for 12s.
	Verdant Summit (5★)	Base ATK: 588 Bonus Stat: 48.6% Crit DMG Weapon Effect (R1): Increases Attribute DMG Bonus by 12%. Every time Intro Skill or Resonance Liberation is cast, increases Heavy Attack DMG Bonus by 24%, stacking up to 2 time(s). This effect lasts for 14s.
4-Star Alternatives
1st	Aureate Zenith (4★)	Base ATK: 413 Bonus Stat: 40.5% Crit DMG Weapon Effect (R5): Casting Resonance Liberation increases ATK by 23% and grants 34.5% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus for 15s.
2nd	Autumntrace (4★)	Base ATK: 413 Bonus Stat: 20.25% Crit Rate Weapon Effect (R5): Increases ATK by 12.8% upon dealing Basic Attack DMG or Heavy Attack DMG, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect lasts for 7s and can be triggered 1 time(s) every 1s.

Jingran Best Echo Set

Lamp of Nether Road is Jingran's best Echo set. The 2-Piece Bonus grants +10% HP, while the 5-Piece Bonus stacks Crit. Rate upon gaining a Shield, up to 20% at 4 stacks, and grants an additional 15% Fusion DMG Bonus at max stacks. Since Jingran consistently generates Shields through his Inherent Skills, he can reliably trigger and maintain this bonus throughout his rotation.

Crown of Valor is a strong alternative that also triggers off Shield gain, stacking ATK and Crit. DMG up to 5 times. For early game players without either set, Molten Rift works as a solid budget option, boosting Fusion DMG after using his Resonance Skill.

Lamp of Nether Road (Best Choice)

Echo Set	43311
Echo Set Effects
Lamp of Nether Road	2 - Piece: HP + 10% 5 - Piece: Upon gaining a Shield, gain 5% increase in Crit. Rate for 5s, max 4 stacks. This effect can be triggered every 0.5s. At max stacks, gain 15% Fusion DMG Bonus.
Main Echo
Myriad Snare: Rustfire Chassis	Summon Myriad Snare: Rustfire Chassis, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 10.20% of the Max HP on initial impact. During its duration, it repeatedly crushes enemies along its path up to 19 times, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 0.37% of the Max HP each time. Resonators with this Echo equipped in the main slot gain 12.00% Fusion DMG Bonus and 12.00% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus. CD: 20s

Crown of Valor (Alternative Choice)

Note: Since Crown of Valor is a 3-Piece set, pair it with any 2-Piece Fusion DMG set to complete the 5-Piece slot.

Echo Set	44111
Echo Set Effects
Crown of Valor	3 - Pc: Upon gaining a Shield, increase the Resonator's ATK by 6% and Crit. DMG by 4% for 4s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s and stacks up to 5 times.
Main Echo
Lady of the Sea	Summon a Tidestorm to deal 13.68% Aero DMG ten times and 164.16% Aero DMG one time to enemies. The Resonator with this Echo equipped in the main slot gains 12.00% Aero DMG Bonus and 12.00% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus. CD: 20s

Jingran Best Echo Stats

Here are the best Echo main stats and sub-stats for Jingran.

Echo Main Stats

Main Stats			Cost
Crit DMG			4
HP%			3
HP%			3
HP%			1
HP%			1

Echo Sub-Stats

Substats		Priority
Crit Rate / Crit DMG		★★★★ (High)
HP%		★★★★ (High)
Energy Regen		★★★ (Mid)
Heavy Attack DMG		★★★ (Mid)

Jingran Best Team Comps

Jingran performs best with teammates who can consistently generate Shields, as this directly fuels his Fusion DMG stacking through Hark the Dust and Trace the Vestige. Since his kit scales more off Max HP rather than ATK, he pairs especially well with Iuno, whose Inherent Skill Waxing Ascent shields her on nearly every action, making her one of the most reliable Shield-uptime sources in the game and his best-in-slot Sub-DPS. Pairing him with a healer or buffer that provides Crit Rate, Crit DMG, or Fusion DMG Bonus in the third slot will further maximize his effectiveness as a Main DPS.

1. Jingran Premium Team I

Characters

Jingran (5★)

Iuno (5★)

Shorekeeper (5★)

Echo Sets

Lamp of Nether Road (5-pc)

Moonlit Cloud (5-pc)or Crown of Valor (3-pc)

Rejuvenating Glow (5-pc)

2. Jingran Premium Team II

Note: For Mornye, use 3-cost Spacetrek Explorer as the main Echo - it grants a party-wide Shield.

Characters

Jingran (5★)

Lupa (5★)

Mornye (5★)

Echo Sets

Lamp of Nether Road (5-pc)

Flaming Clawprint (5-pc)

Halo of Starry Radiance (5-pc)

3. Jingran Premium Team III

Characters

Jingran (5★)

Brant (5★)

Lupa (5★)

Echo Sets

Lamp of Nether Road (5-pc)

Tidebreaking Courage (5-pc)

Flamewing Clawprint (5-pc)

4. Jingran F2P Team

Characters

Jingran (5★)

Rebecca (5★)

Shorekeeper (5★)

Echo Sets

Lamp of Nether Road (5-pc)

Moonlit Clouds (5-pc)

Rejuvenating Glow (5-pc)

5. Jingran F2P Team

Characters

Jingran (5★)

Mortefi (4★)

Verina (5★)

Echo Sets

Lamp of Nether Road (5-pc)

Moonlit Clouds (5-pc)

Rejuvenating Glow (5-pc)

Jingran Best Resonance Chains

S1: Wax or Wane, All Gild the Bough

Rating: ★★★ (Good)
Effect: The DMG Multipliers of Resonance Skill - Encroaching Yin, Resonance Skill - Netherworld Traverse, Resonance Skill - Scorching Yang, and Resonance Skill - Afterlife’s Guide are increased by 80%.
Resonance Skill - Encroaching Yin, Resonance Skill - Netherworld Traverse, Resonance Skill - Scorching Yang, and Resonance Skill - Afterlife’s Guide are now immune to interruptions.
Reason: A minor damage upgrade since Resonance Skill isn't a major part of his damage. The interruption immunity is a nice quality-of-life bonus, but this node contributes little to his overall DPS.

S2: Day or Night, Let This Be Eternal

Rating: ★★★★ (Very Good)
Effect: The DMG Multipliers of Heavy Attack - Soul Raid and Heavy Attack - Stardome Meander are increased by 40%. While in the Yinghuo state, the DMG Multiplier increase of Heavy Attack - Soul Raid and Heavy Attack - Stardome Meander is increased by 40%.

Upon engaging in combat, Jingran gains the following effects:
- Restore 4 points of Qi.
- When Jingran's Ghost Shroud is below 300 points, restore to 25 stacks.
- Jingran gains Netherworld's Boon.

Netherworld's Boon
Heavy Attack - Soul Raid and Heavy Attack - Stardome Meander gain 25 DMG Amplification for 180%s.
Reason: A solid damage jump that directly buffs his two hardest-hitting Heavy Attacks. Commonly recommended alongside S3 as a strong stopping point.

S3: I Drink Deep of Their Forgetting

Rating: ★★★★ (Very Good)
Effect: When Jingran casts Heavy Attack - Soul Raid or Heavy Attack - Stardome Meander, gain 5 points of Ghost Shroud.

When Jingran casts Resonance Liberation - Burial of Thousand Souls,Yang Changes, Yin Unites is replaced by Yin-Yang Everflow.

Yin-Yang Everflow
Jingran gains additional ATK based on Max HP: For every 1000 points of Jingran's Max HP, gain 50 additional ATK, up to 2500.
Reason: Pushes his damage further through the added ATK scaling and improved Shield regeneration. Together, S2 and S3 form the most commonly suggested investment pair for a meaningful damage boost without going all the way to S6.

S4: Rainy Season Dwell in My Eyes

Rating: ★★★★★ (Best)
Effect: When a Resonator in the team gains a Shield, all Resonators in the team gain 20% All-Attribute DMG Bonus for 30s.
Reason: A strong team-wide DMG buff rather than a personal scaling upgrade. A great pick for teams that already generate Shields consistently.

S5: A Thousand Futile Glimpses

Rating: ★★ (Ok)
Effect: When Jingran takes a fatal blow, he will not fall and will instead gain a Shield equal to 50% of Max HP for 15s. This effect can be triggered once every 10 min. This Shield will not be passed on to the incoming Resonator.
Reason: A pure survivability node with no DPS gain. Only worth taking for the safety net in difficult content.

S6: I Am the Constant in the Chaos

Rating: ★★★★★ (Best)
Effect: Targets take 40% more Heavy Attack DMG from Jingran.

The DMG Multiplier of Chimei Wangliang is increased by 50%.

During Yinghuo, if Jingran is the active Resonator in the team and there is a target to lock on to, Jingran continuously summons Chimei Wangliang to attack the targets, dealing Fusion DMG, considered Heavy Attack DMG.

Chimei Wangliang can be summoned this way at an interval of 1s for up to 12 times. The available summon charges of Chimei Wangliang reset when one of the following conditions is met:
- Yinghuo ends.
- Yinghuo- Yinghuo
Reason: The single biggest damage jump in his kit, through the persistent summon and increased target vulnerability. His best damage node by a clear margin.

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Jingran Build Guide: Weapons, Echoes & Teams | Wuthering Waves

Jingran Resonator Overview

Jingran Gameplay and Playstyle

Jingran Skill Priority

Jingran Best Weapons

Jingran Best Echo Set

Lamp of Nether Road (Best Choice)

Crown of Valor (Alternative Choice)

Jingran Best Echo Stats

Echo Main Stats

Echo Sub-Stats

Jingran Best Team Comps

1. Jingran Premium Team I

2. Jingran Premium Team II

3. Jingran Premium Team III

4. Jingran F2P Team

5. Jingran F2P Team

Jingran Best Resonance Chains

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